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bgs@bethgsanders.com | Freelance writer, editor, social media strategist, WordPress nerd, graphic designer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines. Diverse background, ability to work independently and as part of a creative team.

Experience

May 2003 – Present | Freelance Writer, Editor, Designer & Social Media Strategist, bethgsanders

  • Design, maintain and write content for bethgsanders.com
  • Various print design projects
  • Design and implementation of Web sites built on WordPress platform
  • Social media strategy and consulting
  • Speaking and teaching on social media-related topics
  • Contribute content for MemphisConnect.com, Faith & Spirituality

August – May 2003 | Graphic Designer, Christ United Methodist Church (part-time position)

  • Provided comprehensive graphic design services (see previous volunteer position) for a 7000-member urban church.
  • Responsible for large and small design projects from concept through delivery.

2000 – 2003 | Volunteer, Communications Department, Christ United Methodist Church

  • Designed printed media such as brochures, postcards, banners, posters, newsletters and other materials as needed
  • Produced electronic files for Web site and commercial printing
  • Advised church staff regarding project design
  • Provided some staff training and ongoing technical consultation in basic design principles and graphics software applications

2000 – 2001 | Provisional Advisor, Junior League of Memphis (one-year assignment)

  • Mentored and trained a group of 12 provisional Junior League volunteer members
  • Presented course content at twice-monthly instructional meetings
  • Tracked progress and completion of requirements for full membership for each group member

1999 – 2000 | Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine, Junior League of Memphis (one-year assignment)

  • Supervised an editorial staff of 22 volunteers
  • Generated editorial content for four 80-page issues, each around a central theme
  • Selected and pre-interviewed appropriate professional experts for feature articles
  • Assigned feature articles and photography to staff writers and photographers
  • Design and layout of entire magazine, provided electronic file for print, worked closely with printer, reviewed proofs

1998-1999 | Assistant Editor/Advertising Layout Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine, Junior League of Memphis
(one-year assignment)

  • Assisted editor with all editorial duties in preparation for the position of editor
  • Wrote and edited articles
  • Interviewed subjects for articles
  • Responsibilities of Advertising Layout Editor (see below)

1997 – 1998 | Advertising Layout Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine, Junior League of Memphis (one-year assignment)

  • Maintained relationship with approximately 40-60 advertisers per issue
  • Layout of advertisements, some custom created
  • Scanning, retouching and conversion of artwork where necessary
  • Worked closely with printer and advertisers to maximize quality of publication

Education

  • Master of Arts, Audiology, University of Memphis, 1984
  • Bachelor of Science in Education, Speech Pathology, Arkansas State University, 1980

Additional Coursework and Study

  • Prepress I, State Technical Institute, Fall 1998
  • Photoshop Conference (2-day), Spring 2001
  • Photoshop 5 (online course), University of Memphis Continuing Education
  • Introduction to CSS and XHTML (online course), University of Memphis, Professional and Continuing Education, Summer 2007

Software Applications

  • Adobe InDesign (CS3)
  • Adobe Photoshop (4.0 – CS3)
  • Adobe Illustrator (4.0 – CS3)
  • WordPress
  • Apple iWork, Microsoft Office

Community and Professional Involvement